Nurse Practitioner Registered
Resume:
Christopher Duaka Obiogbolu
Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20774
aczief@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
Psychiatric nurse practitioner position in multidisciplinary clinic.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Caring, People-Oriented, Innovative in Problem Solving, self-Reliant, Optimistic and Enthusiastic.
MEDICAL AREARS OF SPECIALIZATION
Registered Nurse Psychiatry, Medical Surgical, Rehabilitation, Holistic Wellness, Telemetry.
Nurse Practitioner Psychiatry.-An enthusiastic, caring, and people-oriented skilled in managing overall patient care and support, providing health assessments, Psychiatry evaluations, handling traumas, and educating patients in their rehabilitation. Adept in establishing priorities and making swift decisions. Function effectively in multidisciplinary teams and work collaboratively with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to enhance service delivery.
EDUCATION, TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
Master of Science in nursing degree, August, 2014.
Baltimore City Community College School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD
Associate of Science in Nursing, December, 2007.
Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria
Master of Business Administration, Project Management, 1998
Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria
Bachelor of Technology, Food Technology, 1986.
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (Maryland and Washington DC).
Registered Nurse Certification- (Maryland and Washington DC).
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
Basic Life Support Certification.
Training on the following: Diagnostic Criteria- DSM-5, Interview for evaluating DSM-5 Psychiatric Disorders and Mental Status Examination, Mood Disorders, PTSD
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MBI Health Services LLC. Mental Health Services-- 05//9/2015 Present.
Responsibilities include;
Assuring comprehensive healthcare needs are identified and treated and the patients served are educated about their illness and given health management information and techniques;
Team consultation and clinical supervision, and participation in interdisciplinary treatment planning meetings;
Documentation of clinical care in the electronic clinical record and
Backup physician/nurse practitioner coverage as needed to Division outpatient services.
Assist in consulting with and evaluating patients and in implementing aftercare.
Assist physicians with processing medication refills.
Attend and participate in meetings, professional staff conferences, and other appropriate professional activities including but not limited to: Quality Improvement meetings, professional staff meetings, Commander's Staff meetings, Department meetings and other as required.
Maintain accurate clinical records, including records of consultation requests and of patient laboratory work.
Send to Nursing Homes to carry out the followings;
Conducting a comprehensive and thorough assessment including all body systems, Mini-mental state Examination, ADL and Fall Risk Evaluation, Depression and Nutritional Health Screening, BMI evaluation and diagnostic laboratory screening
Document, assess any situations that should be brought to the attention of the patient’s regular Primary Care Physician
Provide patient/family education
Make general recommendations intended to improve the patients’ knowledge of their chronic condition(s)
Family Nurse Practitioner Student, Walden University school of Nursing, Minneapolis, MN, 2011-2014
Participated in several clinical rotations throughout Maryland area including:
Clinton Primary Care Center, Family practice clinic providing primary care.
Take patient histories and perform assessments
Order and review results of diagnostics tests, including EKGs, X-rays, and laboratory results
Make diagnoses, prescribe treatment regimens, and monitor efficacy of treatment
Provide health education and preventative services
Oluremi T Ilupeju, M.D, P.A./ OBGYN, Silver Spring. OBGYN clinic providing specialized care.
Collect, record, and maintain patient information medical histories, reports, and examination results.
Analyze records, reports, test results, examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient
Treat diseases of female organs, caring for and treating women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods.
Prescribe therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care
Explain procedures, and discuss test results
Monitor patients’ conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary
Ngozi R Agwuna, MD/ Pediatrician, Ellicott City. Child and Adolescent clinic providing care from birth to early adulthood.
Diagnosis and treatment of a variety of ailments specific to young people and track their growth to adulthood.
Track and administer immunizations on schedule
Provide detailed explanations of treatment course options and assuage fears
Provide detailed explanations of treatment course options and assuage fears.
Registered Nurse
University of Maryland Medical System
Registered Nurse
April 2007- May, 2015
Performed a comprehensive range of clinical functions in the 96-bed Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) care unit. Assessed patients' developmental stages and conditions, administered medications, maintained patient charts and responded to medical emergencies.
Highlights of Contributions:
Managed all phases of care cycle for critically ill patients. Held additional responsibility as charge nurse at times for overseeing patient care, staff assignments, emergency response/transport and management of patient family crises.
Contributed to organizational growth initiatives as active member of patient education and procedural committees, along with preceptor duties instructing new nurses in crisis intervention, medication administration and resuscitation.
Built solid, trusting relationships with staff and patient families, generating positive PR through extra efforts in care treatment and one-on-one communications.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members, working closely with physicians, nurses, technicians and therapists to formulate, implement and modify individual care plans.
MHM Services, Inc. (Mental Health services): Psychiatric Nurse (01/17/2010-04/28/2013)
Assesses patient's behaviors, emotional and psychological needs
Provided therapeutic interactions with patients to assist them in identifying sources of anxiety.
Administered medications and treatments as ordered by a physician.
Monitored administered medication plan and recorded changes.
Planned and tutored basic health teaching to assist patients' in meeting their needs.
Checked whether patients face difficulty in recovering memory
Actively participated in the implementation of various psychological treatment plans for patients suffering from acute mental issues
Documented observations of patient behavior and status to the administered plan.
Acted in accordance with facility policy and appropriate nursing standards of care.
Ensured to carry out physician orders and implemented basic nursing interventions.
Maintained the therapeutic milieu using acceptable standards
Maintained excellent standards of patient care
Successfully communicated with mental patients
Kept accurate written records of patients care provided including nursing assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, medications administered and discharge planning
Observed and assessed changes and trends in physical or mental condition of the patient as well as planned and implemented therapeutic interventions and evaluated response to such interventions
Maxim Health 2008-2010. Responsibilities include;
Provide admission, and follow-up skilled nursing visits for home health patients.
Administer on-going care and case management for each patient, provide necessary follow-up as directed by the Clinical Manager.
Confer with physician in developing the initial plan of treatment based on physician''s orders and initial patient assessment.
Render hands-on care, management and evaluation of the care plan and teaching of the patient in accordance with physician orders, under Clinical Manager''s supervision.
Revise plan in consultation with physician based on ongoing assessments and as required by policy/regulation.
Coordinate appropriate care, encompassing various healthcare personnel (such as Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, MSW, Home Health Aides and external providers).
Report patient care/condition/progress to patient''s physician and Clinical Manager on a continuous basis.
Implement patient care plan in conjunction with patient and family to assist them in achieving optimal resolution of needs/problems.
Coordinate/oversee/supervise the work of Home Health Aides, Certified Home Health Aides and Personal Care Workers and provides written personal care instructions/care plan that reflect current plan of care. Monitor the appropriate completion of documentation by home health aides/personal care workers as part of the supervisory/leadership responsibility.
Discharge patients after consultation with the physician and Clinical Manager, preparing and completing needed clinical documentation.
Participating in the Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement Process
Preparing accurate, orderly and timely reports and documentation
Adhering to all practice standards as they apply to patient care
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
1/2013-Present: Sigma Theta Tau Member
3/2004-Present: Alpha Theta Kappa
Skills:
Experience using Electronic Medical Records, and other healthcare technologies.
Proficiency to maintain confidentiality of the Data Protection Act and legal policies
Ability to identify behavioral changes and record improvement in treatment procedure
Ability to use latest medical equipment
Multitasking ability without compromising with the quality of work
Reference: will provide upon request.
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